Sodium dichromate (NaCr₂O₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the chromate family, characterized by its strong oxidizing properties and ionic crystal structure. While primarily recognized as a chemical reagent in laboratory and industrial synthesis rather than a structural ceramic, it finds application in specialized contexts including corrosion inhibition formulations, metal surface treatment processes, and pigment production. Engineers may encounter this material in corrosion protection systems for steel infrastructure and in electroplating operations, where its oxidizing characteristics make it valuable despite the need for careful handling due to chromium toxicity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.086 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 10.00 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09900 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.062 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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